Today: 21 June 2026

Stock market today: Nasdaq slides as bank earnings and credit-card cap talk hit Wall Street

Stock market today: Nasdaq slides as bank earnings and credit-card cap talk hit Wall Street

Nasdaq fell 1% Wednesday as tech and bank shares slid; S&P 500 lost 0.53% and the Dow slipped 0.09%. Wells Fargo dropped 4.6% after missing profit targets and reporting $612 million in severance charges. Visa and Mastercard tumbled after President Trump proposed a 10% cap on credit-card interest rates. The Russell 2000 closed at a record high.
DBS stock nears a 52-week high as investors weigh AI gains and the next dividend call

DBS stock nears a 52-week high as investors weigh AI gains and the next dividend call

DBS shares rose 0.8% to S$58.80 Thursday, just below their 52-week high, as investors assessed dividend prospects ahead of February results. The bank reported S$1 billion in “economic value” from AI in 2025, up from S$750 million in 2024. Analysts remain split on valuation and dividend sustainability amid rate concerns. Full-year earnings are due Feb. 9.
U.S. House fintech bills ignite fresh fight over BNPL and earned wage access safeguards

U.S. House fintech bills ignite fresh fight over BNPL and earned wage access safeguards

House lawmakers reviewed four fintech draft bills Tuesday, focusing on buy-now-pay-later and earned wage access. Consumer advocates called for stronger protections, citing high costs and fees, while industry groups pushed for a unified federal framework. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reported BNPL users rose to 53.6 million in 2023, with loan use and average amounts both up from 2022.
15 January 2026
IRS tax filing season starts Jan. 26 — refunds, W-2 deadline and 2026 tax brackets: what to know

IRS tax filing season starts Jan. 26 — refunds, W-2 deadline and 2026 tax brackets: what to know

The IRS will begin accepting 2025 federal tax returns on Jan. 26, with an April 15 deadline. The agency is phasing out paper refund checks and urging taxpayers to set up online accounts. Staffing cuts and new tax laws may strain IRS services during the filing rush, according to the National Taxpayer Advocate. Employers must provide W-2s by Feb. 2 due to a calendar shift.
15 January 2026
EU’s China EV price-floor plan lifts BYD and Xpeng — tariff fight may be shifting

EU’s China EV price-floor plan lifts BYD and Xpeng — tariff fight may be shifting

Shares of BYD rose 4.8%, Xpeng 5.3%, and SAIC 3.6% in Hong Kong after the European Commission signaled it may require minimum prices on China-made electric vehicles instead of tariffs. The proposed rules would apply to both Chinese and foreign brands producing in China. Chinese hybrid imports to the EU rose fivefold in the first nine months of 2025. The Commission is reviewing Volkswagen’s offer for its China-made Cupra Tavascan.
BAT stock in focus: British American Tobacco buyback update hits ahead of February results

BAT stock in focus: British American Tobacco buyback update hits ahead of February results

British American Tobacco bought back 118,229 shares on Jan. 14 at a VWAP of 4,197.4176p and will cancel them, reducing voting shares to 2,178,299,552. The company extended its repurchase programme by up to £1.3 billion for 2026, with UBS handling buybacks during the closed period. BAT shares closed at 4,240.00p on Wednesday, up 0.83%. Full-year results are due Feb. 12.
15 January 2026
BAE Systems stock: what to watch before London opens after Deutsche Bank downgrade, $184 mln Marine Corps order

BAE Systems stock: what to watch before London opens after Deutsche Bank downgrade, $184 mln Marine Corps order

BAE Systems shares fell 1.6% to 2,038 pence Wednesday after Deutsche Bank downgraded the stock to “hold” and cut its price target to 2,140p, citing weak Maritime margins. BAE announced a $184 million U.S. Marine Corps contract for 30 Amphibious Combat Vehicles and repurchased 99,750 shares at an average of 2,042.46 pence for cancellation.
Shell stock in focus: scrapped UK gas sale, sliding oil and buyback pace before London open

Shell stock in focus: scrapped UK gas sale, sliding oil and buyback pace before London open

Shell and Exxon Mobil canceled the sale of UK Southern North Sea gas assets to Viaro Energy, citing market conditions. Brent crude fell over 2% in early trading, with Shell shares closing Wednesday at 2,739 pence. Shell is midway through a $3.5 billion buyback, set to finish by Jan. 30. Climate activists and investors have filed resolutions demanding Shell clarify its energy transition plans.
15 January 2026
Rio Tinto stock: BHP Pilbara iron ore tie-up lands as Glencore clock ticks

Rio Tinto stock: BHP Pilbara iron ore tie-up lands as Glencore clock ticks

Rio Tinto and BHP agreed to study a Pilbara iron ore collaboration that could unlock up to 200 million tonnes of supply, linking Yandicoogina and Yandi operations. Rio shares closed at 6,355p, up 2.27%, near a year high. A major Australian shareholder questioned the value of any Glencore deal as copper prices remain high. Rio has until Feb. 5 to formalize a Glencore bid under UK rules.
DroneShield shares jump after LAND 156 panel nod — what ASX:DRO investors watch next

DroneShield shares jump after LAND 156 panel nod — what ASX:DRO investors watch next

DroneShield shares rose 2.8% to A$4.08 after the company announced it was selected for the Australian Defence Force’s LAND 156 Line of Effort 3 panel in an after-market ASX release. The announcement came at 4:37 p.m. AEDT, after the cash session closed. Investors await further details or orders before DroneShield’s Feb. 24 results.
Glencore stock swings back into view as Rio deal doubts hit before London open

Glencore stock swings back into view as Rio deal doubts hit before London open

Glencore shares rose nearly 3% to 484.2 pence Wednesday as copper prices surged and merger speculation swirled. A major Australian investor warned Rio Tinto faces “a lot of questions” over any Glencore deal. Rio has until Feb. 5 to make a formal offer or withdraw under UK takeover rules. Talks remain preliminary, with valuation and shareholder approval in focus.
NASA pulls Crew-11 from ISS in first medical evacuation as SpaceX Dragon heads for splashdown

NASA pulls Crew-11 from ISS in first medical evacuation as SpaceX Dragon heads for splashdown

A SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying four Crew-11 astronauts undocked from the International Space Station late Wednesday after a crew member developed a medical issue, marking NASA’s first medical evacuation from orbit. NASA has not identified the astronaut or condition but says the situation is stable. The early departure leaves the station with three crew and pauses spacewalks until the next rotation. Splashdown is set for early Thursday off California.
15 January 2026

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  • BigBear.ai Shares Trade at Premium Amid Contract Wins and Margin Gains
    June 21, 2026, 8:50 AM EDT. BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) trades at a forward 12-month price-to-sales ratio of 12.11X, exceeding the industry average of 11.89X, reflecting investor confidence in its growth potential. Despite a 28.1% share decline year-to-date, the stock outperforms the broader industry's 21.7% drop. The company reported a slight 1% drop in Q1 2026 sales to $34.4 million, offset by a gross margin increase from 21.3% to 34% driven by higher-margin generative AI software. New contracts, including a $53 million classified intelligence deal and airport security projects, boosted backlog 14% to $281.9 million. Management reaffirmed full-year revenue guidance of $135 million to $165 million, expecting growth to accelerate in the second half. Despite operational gains, adjusted EBITDA remains negative due to higher expenses. BigBear.ai ended Q1 with $431.5 million in cash, enhancing financial flexibility.

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 21, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 21, 2026, 8:50 AM EDT BigBear.ai Shares Trade at Premium Amid Contract Wins and Margin Gains June 21, 2026, 8:50 AM EDT. BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) trades at a forward 12-month price-to-sales ratio of 12.11X, exceeding the industry average of 11.89X, reflecting investor confidence in its growth potential. Despite a 28.1% share decline year-to-date, the stock outperforms the broader industry’s 21.7% drop. The company reported a slight 1% drop in Q1 2026 sales to $34.4 million, offset by a gross margin increase from 21.3% to 34% driven by higher-margin generative AI
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